Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2605: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, establishes a cause of action through which a person who suffers injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligent action of an agent of the federal government engaged in an immigration enforcement action may file a suit against the federal agency to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs of bringing the action; requires the person to file a claim within one year of the cause of action accruing. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2605 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, establishes a cause of action through which a person who suffers injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligent action of an agent of the federal government engaged in an immigration enforcement action may file a suit against the federal agency to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs of bringing the action; requires the person to file a claim within one year of the cause of action accruing. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29. Primary sponsor: Gabby Salinas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gabby Salinas (Democratic).